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The numeraire matters in cost-benefit analysis

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  • Brekke, Kjell Arne, 1997. "The numeraire matters in cost-benefit analysis," Journal of Public Economics, Elsevier, vol. 64(1), pages 117-123, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:pubeco:v:64:y:1997:i:1:p:117-123
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